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Some kids think that germs are — bugs — cooties — other gross stuff. Actually, germs are tiny organisms, or living things, that can cause diseases. Germs are so small and sneaky that they creep into our bodies without being noticed.

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They are so tiny … you need to use a microscope to see them. When they get in our bodies, they can make us sick!

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Types of Germs There are four major types of germs: a. bacteria b. viruses c. Fungi d. protozoa. They can invade plants, animals, and people, and sometimes they make us sick.

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Where Are Germs Found? Germs are found all over the world, in all kinds of places.

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How do we spread Germs? Most germs are spread through the air –sneezes, coughs, breaths, –and also by touch.

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How do we spread Germs? Germs can also spread in sweat, saliva, blood.

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How do we spread Germs? Touching something that is contaminated, like shaking hands with someone who has a cold and then touching your own nose. Person to person

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What do Germs do? Once germs enter our bodies: 1.They snuggle in for a long stay. 2.They gobble up nutrients and energy, and can produce toxins, which are like poisons. 3.Those toxins can cause symptoms of common infections, like fevers, sniffles, rashes, coughing, vomiting, and diarrhea.

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They make us sick Germs…

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Germs can cause fever

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Germs can also cause cough

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Germs can cause rashes too

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We have to ACT

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How Can You Protect Yourself From Germs? Cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze and cover your mouth when you cough to keep from spreading germs.

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Use tissues for your sneezes and sniffles. Always Use Tissue But don't just throw tissues on the floor. Toss them in the trash and, again, wash your hands!

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Germs do not like soap and water Wash Your Hands

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Remember the two words germs fear — soap and water. Washing your hands well and often is the best way to beat these tiny warriors.

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So when are the best times to wash your hands? Before eating or touching food (like if you're helping cook or bake, for example)

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So when are the best times to wash your hands? After using the bathroom

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So when are the best times to wash your hands? After coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose

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So when are the best times to wash your hands? After touching pets or other animals

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So when are the best times to wash your hands? After playing outside

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So when are the best times to wash your hands? After visiting a sick relative or friend